In February 2020, the Rudolf Schülke Foundation presents the next Hygiene Prize. Information on how to take part in the Hygiene-Prize competition 2020 will be published on this site in summer 2018.

Along with the Hygiene Prize the Foundation awards the Hygieia Medal every two years. This medal is intended to honour those people who have devoted their lives' work to hygiene and microbiology.

2018 the Hygieia Medal was awarded to Professor Philippe Hartemann University Nancy, France in recognition of his excellent contributions to the field of hygiene in research, theory and practical application.